STRIP TEASE

Ed Asner's heavyweight performance style is a good choice for this humorous story of a sleazy bar patron who happens to be a congressman. His raspy voice captures the underlying seediness of corrupt politicians and their shenanigans. Particularly strong are his characterizations of the bar owner and his bouncer. Asner's Southern drawl is surprisingly good and even. Though they share some similarities, his other characterizations are consistent and believable. Asner enjoys his narration; you can sense him smiling as he reads. J.A.H. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 94]